1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 935. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 935.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 935. (310 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 935.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | 935 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 328 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |